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Meet the Spice Blend - Avalon Bay
Welcome to the first installment of my new Meet the Spice Blend series, where I'll be sharing the inspiration for, back stories of, and...
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Laurel
- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Introducing the Meet the Spice Blend Series
Three years ago, like many people, I lost my job when Covid-related shutdowns stretched from weeks into months with no end in sight....
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Laurel
- May 18
- 1 min
A Bite of Good Spice Blend Cheat Sheet
In "The Paradox of Choice," author Barry Schwartz posits that "[l]earning to choose is hard. Learning to choose well is harder. And...
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Laurel
- Apr 12
- 1 min
New Product Alert!!
Happy Hump Day, Fam!! I've got not one but TWO things to brighten your Wednesday morning. That's right!! I've got TWO new spice blends in...
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Laurel
- Apr 6
- 1 min
New Fun Names, Same Great Blends!
After nearly three years of professional spice blend making, I've learned A TON. And one of my favorite lessons (if you want to call it...
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Laurel
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Keep Warm and Curry On
Chilly winter weather calls for comfort food. And while everyone's definition of "comfort food" is different depending on their cultural...
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Laurel
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min
Smoky Beef, Bacon & Three-Bean Chili
I am firmly of the belief that you can never - and I mean never - have too many chili recipes in your collection. Whether made with beef,...
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Laurel
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Chai-Spiced Banana Crumb Muffins
We've all been there. You bought a beautiful bunch o' bananas because you had every intention of making a banana part of your daily diet....
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Laurel
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Mushroom Triple Threat Toasties
I don't know about you, but I love appetizers, and I especially love anything that comes on a lightly toasted slice of baguette. It...
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Laurel
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
Ratatouille Skillet Pizza
Here's the thing about pizza. I know the pepperoni and cheese crowd is going to disagree with me here, but I truly believe that as long...
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Laurel
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
Fabulous Five-Bean Salad
I never used to be a Five-Bean Salad fan. Don't get me wrong. I like beans and I'm always down for a make-ahead salad. It just seemed...
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Laurel
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
Put down that Starbucks cup. This Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is SO. MUCH. BETTER.
Ok, ok, ok. I get that it is easier to go to your favorite coffee shop (Starbucks or otherwise), and pay to have someone else make a...
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Laurel
- Aug 31, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Spice Blend and Hot Cocoa Mixes Are BACK!!
Grab your warm blanket and fuzzy slippers because Autumn Spice Blend and Hot Cocoa Mixes are BACK in stock!!!
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Laurel
- Jul 27, 2022
- 3 min
Summer Risotto with Grilled Scallops
We make a lot of paella in our household, but sometimes I really just want risotto, that dreamy, creamy combination of perfectly cooked...
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Laurel
- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
One-Pot Shrimp Orzotto
Tell me you're not on the hunt for an easy date night meal, and I'll tell you you're lying. Even if your date is yourself, we are all...
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Laurel
- May 3, 2022
- 3 min
Seafood Boil
April in Southern California marks the beginning of Rock Crab season, and I can think of no better way to celebrate than by doing a...
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Laurel
- Apr 27, 2022
- 1 min
New Product Alert! Avalon Bay Seasoning
Just in time for your next backyard cookout, please allow me to introduce my newest blend - Avalon Bay Seasoning. Named in honor of my...
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Laurel
- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
Five-Chile Relajo Beef Enchiladas
I recently saw a meme that said, "I don't know the secret to happiness, but I'll tell you what. I've never been sad at a Mexican...
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Laurel
- Mar 31, 2022
- 2 min
New Product Alert! Street Corn Sprinkle
Every couple of weeks I say to myself I'm going to start narrowing down the number of spice blends I produce in order to try to focus my...
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Laurel
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
Cajun Jambalaya
While I'm generally a pasta girl, there are certain rice-based dishes that occupy a special place in my heart (and belly) - Paella (like...
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